Trumpeter 09609 Russian T-72B1 with KTM-6 & Grating Armour 1/35

Trumpeter 09609 Russian T-72B1 with KTM-6 & Grating Armour is an advanced plastic model kit in the popular 1/35 scale. It represents the Russian T-72B1 main battle tank equipped with a unique grating armour set and the KTM-6 mine roller. The model perfectly captures the characteristics of the vehicle widely used by the Soviet Army, former Warsaw Pact countries, and many nations around the world.

Historical and Technical Information

• Model scale: 1/35
• Country of use: USSR (Russia), also licensed for use by other Eastern Bloc states and Third World countries
• Historical period: Cold War era, in service since the 1980s in various variants up to the present day
• Campaigns: Includes the war in Afghanistan, conflicts in the Middle East, and contemporary military actions in Ukraine and Syria

Set Details

• Model made from high-quality plastic
• Number of parts: over 1,200 elements – guaranteeing excellent detail reproduction
• Metal accessories: copper cable, brass wire
• Photo-etched parts: 3 photo-etched sheets for precise rendering of delicate grating armour details
• Individual track links: 217 track links for self-assembly
• Multi-part, accurately reproduced turret and hull using multi-slide mould technology
• Set includes the distinctive KTM-6 mine roller
• Does not include glue and paints

Product Category

Plastic model kit – armoured vehicles from the second half of the 20th century and modern era.

Recommendation

We recommend the Trumpeter 09609 Russian T-72B1 with KTM-6 & Grating Armour for experienced modelers seeking challenging projects and realistic models. The wealth of details, advanced accessories (metal and photo-etched), and individual track links offer the opportunity to faithfully recreate modern vehicles of the Russian Federation and allied armies. Difficulty level: 5/5. This is an ideal choice for collectors and enthusiasts of modern armoured vehicles wishing to expand their collection with a unique combat variant.